Creating A Beautiful Budget Kitchen

Crafting a beautiful home out of the building you have is a dream a lot of people share. The idea of living somewhere that makes you feel good when you look around is a great feeling but is something most people fail to achieve. Be it costs or time; it can be very hard to invest time into a room with a kitchen. Without attention, though, these rooms will quickly become out of shape and unpleasant to be in. To help you out with this challenge, this post will be going through some of the steps you can take to build your own budget kitchen. This is going to take some work, but with the money you’ll save, it will be worth it.

The best way to save money on a project like this is by doing as much of the work as possible yourself. This will limit the need to pay for expensive contractors, while also teaching you valuable skills which could help long into the future. Of course, there will be some jobs, like electricity and gas work, which will have to be done by a professional. This doesn’t mean that you can’t save in other areas, though.

It’s never been easier to learn a skill like DIY. Even when it comes to a complex job like fitting a kitchen, the skills you need can be easily learned using resources on a variety of sites. Youtube is one of the best for learning DIY skills, as everything is presented as a video, and companies make them professional. Along with this, though, you could also consider using some blogs and forums to help you. The Internet makes this work so easy because it enables you to communicate with others directly. Instead of simply reading a book or other paper resource, you get the chance to ask questions and look for more detailed answers.

Before you can buy anything, it’s a good idea to think of a style for your new kitchen. It’s best to avoid detail in this planning, though, as this will make it harder to make compromises. To save as much money as possible, a lot of your purchases will have to be second hand. Though this gives you less choice, it can still help you to build a kitchen to be very proud of.

The first piece of your kitchen to consider will be the cabinets. This part of the room will be the hardest to find cheap, as well as being the largest item in the room, so it makes sense to choose it first. eBay is the best place to look for items like this, as the best prices will be found privately. To make use of deals like this, you may have to hire a van to help you, as most of the options you’ll find are collection only. This can reduce the cost of your kitchen by a huge margin.

In some of the cabinet bundles you find on sites like eBay, you may also get a sink and worktops to go with it. If you don’t, though, this will be the next item for you to choose. These sorts of items can be found on a wide range of sites, from places like Ikea to Amazon. Getting the best deal with them will be a matter of research to find the best deal at any given time. Of course, though, you could also think about looking for second-hand options.

Moving on to the next largest part of your kitchen, it’s time to consider the appliances you use. Fridges, cookers, and washing machines are all essential to modern living. Without them, life gets very hard. The best place to find good deals on appliances is usually locally, at charity and thrift stores near to where you live. A lot of the items they sell are at a hugely reduced price while remaining in good condition.

The way that you decorate the floors and walls in your kitchen will also make a huge difference to the way that the finished product looks. Unfortunately, you can’t really get secondhand options when it comes to floors and walls. So, instead, you’ll have to do some research to find the best deals. Websites like Groupon can be great for this, as they will often have products from suppliers you’d never have thought to use.

Of course, you can’t forget to fill your kitchen once you’ve built it. It’s amazing how something small like a pan or a chopping board can impact your kitchen. For a quality feel, this area is one which should never be skimped on. You can read more about high-quality kitchen goods on a variety of sites, and it’s worth doing your research. Some companies will charge huge amounts of their goods, regardless of quality. But, others will often undercharge for the level of luxury they provide.

No DIY job can be done completely without tools, and installing a kitchen will take quite a few of them. Of course, you’ll need some basic hand tools as the bare minimum to get a job like this done. Hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers will be a great start to your toolbox. Along with this, though, you may also need some specialized tools to handle your kitchen renovation. Options like tile cutters and basic plumbing tools can be found available for rental from loads of places.

To make this job go by a lot quicker, it can be worth using some power tools to help you. Drills will come in very handy when you’re trying to anchor parts of your kitchen down. Along with this, to take your old kitchen apart and to cut new pieces to size, a saw could come in very handy. Like hand tools, you can often rent power tools for a good price. But, you could also consider looking in some second hand or charity stores to find options which are very cheap.

Hopefully, this post will inspire you to start working hard on the kitchen of your dreams. A room like this doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. Instead, if you’re willing to put the time and energy into it, you can create a room to be proud of. Always remember to do plenty of research before you start doing complex DIY work.

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.

About Shanda Bauman

Shanda Bauman, Professional “Midwest Blogger and Life Style Expert,” has three very active children, from ages 12 and under. She’s a busy single mama, spending most of her days running after her kiddos in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a lifestyle coach for Le-Vel promoting Thrive.
She is the proud owner and author of the Midwest Blog, Parents with Style where she shares about life with little ones, offers advice and encouragement, and writes her thoughts and opinions on some of the greatest products on the market – those that make family life easier and more exciting. Connect with her on social media too!

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Shanda Bauman, Professional “Midwest Blogger and Life Style Expert,” has three very active children, from ages 12 and under. She’s a busy single mama, spending most of her days running after her kiddos in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a lifestyle coach for Le-Vel promoting Thrive.
She is the proud owner and author of the Midwest Blog, Parents with Style where she shares about life with little ones, offers advice and encouragement, and writes her thoughts and opinions on some of the greatest products on the market – those that make family life easier and more exciting. Connect with her on social media too! Read More…